John Divine

John Divine

John Divine is currently an investing reporter at U.S. News & World Report, and was previously an assistant editor at InvestorPlace.com. He has worked variously in the fields of commercial real estate, money management and digital media, working as a financial journalist for most of his professional career.

John has also been a regular contributor to The Motley Fool, and his work also has appeared on AOL DailyFinance.

In 2013, he shortened his bucket list when he saw Warren Buffett live and in the flesh while covering the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders’ Meeting.

A proud North Carolinian and graduate of Appalachian State University, John majored in Finance & Banking. He enjoys basketball, reading, writing and food. He does not care for the Oxford comma, and he does not require the food he enjoys to be nutritious.

Recent Articles

Mattel (MAT) Stock Earnings: Barbie Needs Her Mojo Back

Mattel's (MAT) Barbie enters the holiday season as sales of the iconic doll are dwindling. Disney's Frozen dolls aren't helping her, either.

Ebay (EBAY) Stock Price Falls on Weak Holiday Outlook

EBay stock is slumping after third-quarter results. Shares are down big-time since the announced PayPal spinoff; holiday sales forecast looks weak

BAC, C, SHPG – Wednesday’s Sliding Stocks

With interest rates falling and Bank of America (BAC) posting disappointing revenues, financials took a hit. But Shire (SHPG) was today's biggest loser.

Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) Resumes Stock Buyback

Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) resumes stock buyback after merger with EMC (EMC) reportedly falls through. Could return $3.5 billion to shareholders.

Is Google Glass Too Addictive for Prime Time?

Doctors say a U.S. Navy member has the first reported case of Internet addiction disorder connected to Google Glass.